02/10/2023
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Last Friday, the President of Estonia handed over the Initiative of the Year award for the campaign "Ukraina heaks" which we run together with the NGO Mondo and Ukrainian Culture Centre.
Together we can move the mountains!
Photo: Karl-Kristjan Nigesen
03/10/2024
A third-wave coffee shop in Poltava region as a symbol of the strength of the individual spirit
A third-wave coffee shop in Poltava region as a symbol of the strength of the individual spirit
In the small town of Kobeliaky, Poltava oblast, Iryna (33) opened a coffee shop, which immediately gained the favor of the locals. Iryna tells the story of its creation as follows: “Our TaTySho cafe appeared as a result of the desire to move further while I was on maternity leave. In addition, it was at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. In a short time, I developed a plan to open a cafe. My husband had the premises and materials, and at the end of February 2022, my parents and brother, who was a builder, fled from Kyiv for shelter. Thus, together we managed to open a decent place, which was quite unusual for such a local community”.
26/09/2024
October is Mental Health Month: Rejuvenate Yourself on Mental Wellbeing Day
October is Mental Health Month: Rejuvenate Yourself on Mental Wellbeing Day
Estonian Refugee Council is organising a Mental Wellbeing Day on October 12th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Tallinn Central Library’s Foreign Literature Department as part of Mental Health Month. The aim of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to provide practical opportunities for supporting wellbeing through yoga classes, creative therapy, and individual counselling.
19/09/2024
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited the Estonian Refugee Council and met with people of refugee background in Tallinn
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited the Estonian Refugee Council and met with people of refugee background in Tallinn
On 18 September, during his visit to Estonia, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, visited the Estonian Refugee Council's office in Tallinn and met with refugees living in Estonia at Teacher's House (Õpetajate Maja).
13/09/2024
International Humanitarian Assistance Conference: Ethics, Foresight & Innovation in Humanitarian Action
International Humanitarian Assistance Conference: Ethics, Foresight & Innovation in Humanitarian Action
The Estonian Refugee Council’s International Humanitarian Assistance Conference returns for its second year, taking place on November 7, 2024 in Fotografiska, Tallinn. The conference brings together a diverse group of experts and panellists from international humanitarian organisations to delve into the evolving challenges faced by the humanitarian sector.
12/09/2024
A Labour Market Cooperation Project Aimed at Refugees Launched with Latvia and Finland
A Labour Market Cooperation Project Aimed at Refugees Launched with Latvia and Finland
In early September, the Estonian Refugee Council team visited Finland to map out various opportunities for integrating refugees into the labour market as part of the joint Estonian, Latvian, and Finnish project "Knowledge exchange on labour market access modalities for refugees," which began in August.
11/09/2024
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in August
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in August
Aitame kolmel koolil Armeenia kirdeosas võtta kasutusele vee- ja energiasäästlikke põllumajanduslahendusi, et We are helping three schools in northeastern Armenia adopt water- and energy-efficient agricultural solutions to alleviate water scarcity and promote climate resilience.In Ukraine, we have provided cash-based assistance to more than 291,000 people.In Estonia, the entrepreneurship programme “BOOST” was awarded in the category “Small Village, Big Heart” at the European Union external border programme closing gala.
11/09/2024
A Journey of Resilience: Liudmyla’s Story of Crafting Success in the Face of War
A Journey of Resilience: Liudmyla’s Story of Crafting Success in the Face of War
Liudmyla had to abandon her hometown of Sloviansk twice—first in 2014 and again in 2022 when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. With the war and personal hardships, she found herself at a crossroads, facing a difficult decision about her future.
05/09/2024
The third season of the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme is set to launch in October
The third season of the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme is set to launch in October
The Estonian Refugee Council, Garage48, and Swedbank invite women living in Estonia to participate in the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme. Starting for the third time on 19 October, the programme helps participants start or develop their micro-businesses and supports women's independent and long-term self-sufficiency.
23/08/2024
Siin & Sääl to Close its Online Shop
Siin & Sääl to Close its Online Shop
Siin & Sääl, an online shop selling clothing and crafts made by refugees and people with migrant backgrounds, is closing down.
19/08/2024
World Humanitarian Day: the cost and results of humanitarian organisations in Ukraine
World Humanitarian Day: the cost and results of humanitarian organisations in Ukraine
World Humanitarian Day: 67 humanitarian organisations pay tribute to fallen colleagues and continue to support Ukrainians in need